Ups, downs and wtf moments on motherhood with spurts of creativity in between

Category: For Mom

This is a little different than my normal mom posts, but I thought I’d try something new. In the spirit of spring cleaning, I’ve been rounding up a bunch of unused diapers that Tavish has grown out of. I’ve been vacuum sealing them, storing them away for the day when number two comes along. Normally… Continue reading 5 Minute Diaper Hacks Anyone Can Do

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Is it just me or is there a lot of over-sensitivity about making fun of moms for wanting their wine time? I have made a dozen or so jokes about how I can’t wait to crack open a bottle, yes it’s a joke that’s well overdone, but it connects us to other mothers more than… Continue reading Dismissing Mom Guilt: Wine Time

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This week we celebrated our first anniversary in Toronto. It was the longest I’ve been away from my son. As excited as I was to spend some one on one time with my husband sans baby, I felt this ugly sense of guilt in leaving him behind. Going a day without wearing any baby fluids… Continue reading The Duality of Mom

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First off, I’d like to wish the biggest congratulations from the bottom of my heart to my good friends Adam and Amanda who welcomed their first baby on Feb. 13! The new family of three is the inspiration behind this post. It’s hard to believe that only six months ago we were in the same… Continue reading The Ultimate After Baby Survival Kit (for Mom)

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There’s an awesome satisfaction in opening the mailbox and finding samples. Even if it’s something you’ll never buy, it’s fun to try something new with no risk. A few weeks ago, I signed up for the CMR (Canadian Mother Resource) sampler club and I recently received my box of goodies! What’s inside? I chose four… Continue reading ​CMR Sampler Review and Other Awesome Free Stuff for Moms